Browse through our blog posts to find out what life is like at Hoe Grange Holidays along with some great ideas for days out in the Peak District.
As from previous blog posts you know that at Hoe Grange we #LoveLocal and support other local businesses where ever we can. David and I relish discovering local artisan producers so that as our guests you can enjoy all the Peak District has to offer whilst on your holiday. Why do we #LoveLocal? #LoveLocal enables our guests to experience the real Peak District traditions, flavours and produce discover artisan producers, who often create unique products save food miles, which reduces your carbon footprint have confidence in field to for...
Valentine's Day Hoe Grange is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or a "mini-moon". Celebrate Valentine’s Day in style in one of our cosy log cabins or gorgeous glamping pods, where you are never far from the romance of nature’s beauty. Here are 14 romantic things for couples to do in our stunning Peak District ... 1. Stroll through the snowdrops Stroll hand in hand through a white carpet of snowdrops at Hopton Hall gardens. Hopton Hall can trace its roots back to the 1400’s when it boasted an estate of 3,700 acres, some of which n...
Christmas is just round the corner so to help you get Christmas all wrapped up we have handpicked some gorgeous gift ideas inspired by our beautiful Peak District – things that are produced locally here in the Derbyshire hills, some of which are utterly unique! We #LoveLocal and are sure you will be inspired by our Christmas selection Top 10 Christmas gifts 1. Pet Pawtraits Our pets hold a special place in our hearts. Why not capture your pet to perfection with a “pawtrait” from local photographer Ruth Downing? Ruth of Rural Picture...
The quaint village of Hartington is just a 15-20 minute car journey through the rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales. Alternatively you can cycle along the High Peak Trail, cross over the A515 and drop downhill to the village. We spent a lazy afternoon wandering around Hartington to help you to plan a day out whilst you stay at Hoe Grange Holidays - the things we have to do for our guests!. The first thing we discovered; Hartington was the first village in Derbyshire to be granted permission to hold a weekly market in 1203, selling locally m...
We #LoveLocal artisan food and drink, so in our never ending task of trying out the local bars, restaurants and cafes on you behalf, we have been hard at work again! This time we reviewed the new Artisan Cafe Bar recently opened on St Johns St in Ashbourne town centre. This contemporary bar serves great food, delicious cakes and an astonishingly wide rage of beers of all strengths, including one called "ring your Mother" at a leg platting 10.5% - not for the faint hearted, or those driving home! The coffee and cakes at £3.50 looked very tem...